Cape Town, 6 January 2026.- The Friendship Association with Cuba in South Africa, FOCUS, especially the Cape Town chapter, sent its condolences and message of solidarity to the government and people of Cuba for the loss of 32 Cuban nationals, who bravely gave their lives following the US military aggression in Venezuela and the kidnapping of its rightful president Nicolás Maduro.
Havana, January 5, 2026. - As a result of the criminal attack perpetrated by the United States government against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the early hours of January 3, 2026, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat while carrying out missions on behalf of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, at the request of counterpart agencies in the South American country.
Havana, January 3, 2026.- The Revolutionary Government condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba’s absolute support and solidarity with the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its government. Cuba supports the address delivered by the Executive VicePresident, Delcy Rodríguez, and endorses her demand that the United States Government provide proof of life of President, Nicolás Maduro, and Cilia Flores.
Pretoria, January 1, 2026.- The staff of the Cuban Embassy in South Africa, together with Cuban collaborators working in the country, celebrated the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. In a family atmosphere, all comrades reiterated their commitment to defending the Revolution, the homeland, and our socialism. The Second Secretary Bryan Betancourt, dedicated some words to the Cuban Revolution, its history and leaders, and the challenges of the future, always confident in our victory.
Pretoria, December 23, 2025.- The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, welcomed the Director for Europe and the Americas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Tebogo Rakoloi, at the headquarters of the diplomatic mission. During the meeting, they reviewed the main issues in bilateral relations and advocated for the strengthening of ties.